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Libya seizes tanks from pro-Gaddafi militia | Libya seizes tanks from pro-Gaddafi militia |
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More than 100 tanks have been seized from a militia group loyal to former Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, government officials say. | More than 100 tanks have been seized from a militia group loyal to former Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, government officials say. |
Nearly 30 rocket launchers were also captured when security forces raided a camp in Tarhuna, near Tripoli. | |
The officials say the Brigade of the Faithful group was behind last Sunday's car bombings which killed two people. | The officials say the Brigade of the Faithful group was behind last Sunday's car bombings which killed two people. |
In a separate development, at least three people died in clashes between rival tribes in northern Libya. | In a separate development, at least three people died in clashes between rival tribes in northern Libya. |
A number of people were also reported to have been injured in the clashes in the town of Zlitan, south-east of the capital, Tripoli. | A number of people were also reported to have been injured in the clashes in the town of Zlitan, south-east of the capital, Tripoli. |
Libya remains awash with weapons left over from last year's uprising which ousted Col Gaddafi, and the new government has struggled to assert its authority across the vast country. | Libya remains awash with weapons left over from last year's uprising which ousted Col Gaddafi, and the new government has struggled to assert its authority across the vast country. |
Militants escape | Militants escape |
The capture of the tanks and other heavy weapons was announced by the authorities at a news conference on Thursday. | The capture of the tanks and other heavy weapons was announced by the authorities at a news conference on Thursday. |
Interior Ministry spokesman Abdelmonem al-Hur said one person was killed and a number of others injured during Wednesday's raid on the camp Tarhuna, about 60km (35 miles) south-east of the capital. | Interior Ministry spokesman Abdelmonem al-Hur said one person was killed and a number of others injured during Wednesday's raid on the camp Tarhuna, about 60km (35 miles) south-east of the capital. |
In all, 13 people - including the group's leader - were arrested during the operation, but three militants managed to escape. | In all, 13 people - including the group's leader - were arrested during the operation, but three militants managed to escape. |
Mr Hur added that the authorities had believed the group "defended Libya and the revolution, but it turned out to be contrary". | Mr Hur added that the authorities had believed the group "defended Libya and the revolution, but it turned out to be contrary". |
Last Sunday, two people died and up to five were injured in the twin car bombings in Tripoli. | Last Sunday, two people died and up to five were injured in the twin car bombings in Tripoli. |
One blast took place near the former military academy for women, while the other struck close to the interior ministry. | One blast took place near the former military academy for women, while the other struck close to the interior ministry. |
The attacks took place as crowds prepared for mass morning prayers to mark Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of the fasting month Ramadan. | The attacks took place as crowds prepared for mass morning prayers to mark Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of the fasting month Ramadan. |
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